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There are 9 ways to get from Williston to Iowa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane XWA - DSM
    4h 50m
    $192–774

  2. Drive 862.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Williston to Des Moinescar car 862.6 mi
    14h 20m
    $158–228

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    19h 7m
    $267–513

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane XWA - CID
    6h 4m
    $160–513

  5. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane XWA - OMA
    5h 1m
    $170–633

  6. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane XWA - SUX
    7h 3m
    $161–549

  7. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane XWA - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Sioux Citybus bus
    7h 33m
    $160–516

  8. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    19h 47m
    $245–504

  9. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    20h 51m
    $269–521

Williston to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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